Debate over proposed homeless center in South Austin heats up
There are new details on the proposed housing navigation center in South Austin that has brought pushback from the community.
Texas State University students, staff rally in support of former professor
Texas State University students and staff are rallying behind former professor Dr. Tom Alter. The professor was recently fired over comments made off-campus regarding political violence.
Texas National Guard troops deployed to Illinois, Oregon; Abbott defends decision
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has agreed to send hundreds of Texas National Guard troops to help federal authorities in Illinois and Oregon.
'Austin FIRST' pilot program to send mental health experts to crises
The City of Austin is starting a pilot program to help respond during mental health crises.
WilCo corrections officer arrested for family violence assault
A Williamson County Sheriff's Office corrections officer was arrested for family violence assault.
Several drugs, gun seized from car during Manor traffic stop
Several drugs and a gun were seized from a car during a traffic stop in Manor, police said.
Multi-car crash in Elgin leaves 2 dead
Two people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash in Elgin, police said.
Anonymous donor pays off lunch debt for all Taylor ISD students
An anonymous donor has paid off all lunch debt across all Taylor ISD campuses, says the district.
400-year-old tree in Kyle soon to be relocated; city approves nearly $1M for the project
A 400-year-old tree, known to some as Porter Oak, and to others as Jolene, will soon be relocated in Kyle. The price tag is nearly a million dollars.
Abandoned I-35 buildings destroyed by fire; cause under investigation
The cause of a large fire that destroyed an abandoned Ethiopian restaurant and the old Roadway Inn is under investigation.
Woman found on ground behind auto repair shop; police investigate as homicide
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 8200 block of Research Boulevard service road northbound.
Parents facing charges in September 2024 death of 2-month-old Zayn Alston
Demari Ossain Alston and Trinity Nyomi Perez are facing felony charges in the death of their 2-month-old son. Their son was pronounced dead on September 11, 2024 in Houston.
Hundreds gather in Austin to join worldwide protests for Gaza ceasefire and sanctions
Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered in Austin as part of a Global Day of Action to demand a ceasefire, sanctions on Israel, and an arms embargo, with negotiations for a hostage-for-prisoners peace deal set to continue this week.
Brazoria Co.: $14 million bond for Montgomery Co. mother accused of shooting her four children, killing two
A 31-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly shooting her children in Brazoria County, killing two of them.
Silver Alert canceled for missing 68-year-old Enrique Leon in East Austin
A Silver Alert was active in East Austin for 68-year-old Enrique Ramirez Leon, who was originally missing.
Robert Griffin III 'thankful to God' after family gets into 'worst car accident of our lives'
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III said he and his family were involved in a "scary crash" in Texas on Friday.
Austin weather: Above-average heat expected this week
While the region should be seeing highs in the mid-80s for early October, the current streak of above-average heat is set to continue through the next seven days.
Rural Texas school in running for $1M to modernize football facilities
Despite the community's dedication to supporting their high school, the Stockdale Brahmas still play on a natural grass field — though there is little grass left on the dry stretch of earth.
Group holds rally in Austin in support of death row inmate Robert Roberson
Supporters will gather at the Texas State Capitol Saturday afternoon to offer their support for death row inmate Robert Roberson in his fight for a new trial ahead of his scheduled execution.
Hays County SWAT arrest man in 'high-risk' operation
Hays County SWAT arrested a man in Kyle wanted for aggravated assault in a “high-risk” operation Friday, authorities said.